VOICED : Colombiano imputado por asesinato del presidente de Haití se declarará no culpable

A Colombian, Mario Palacios, is accused in the US of involvement in the assassination of Haiti's president, Jovenel Moïse. Palacios, a retired military officer, plans to plead not guilty. The US Justice Department claims part of the plot was coordinated in Florida. Palacios' court appearance was delayed due to COVID-19 quarantine and prison lockdowns. He was arrested in Panama and extradited to Miami. If found guilty, he faces life imprisonment. Over 40 people have been detained in connection with the investigation.

What is the main reason Mario Palacios's lawyer is confident about the case?

• The case will be dismissed soon.

• They believe they will be found not guilty.

• The charges are not serious.

• They have strong evidence proving innocence.

Why does the U.S. have jurisdiction in the case against Mario Palacios?

• The victim was a U.S. national.

• Palacios is a U.S. citizen.

• Part of the plot was coordinated in Florida.

• The crime occurred in the U.S.

What was one of the reasons for the delay in Mario Palacios's court proceedings?

• His lawyer was unavailable.

• The evidence was incomplete.

• He was in quarantine due to COVID-19.

• The judge was on leave.

Where was Mario Palacios detained before being extradited to Miami?

• Jamaica

• Panama

• Colombia

• Haiti

What could be the potential sentence for Mario Palacios if found guilty?

• Life imprisonment

• 10 years in prison

• 20 years in prison

• Death penalty